Author: Paul Banas

Paul Banas is the San Francisco-based publisher of Pregnancy Magazine, as well as editor of GreatDad.com, a parenting resource for fathers. He is married with two children, 12 and 16. He is passionate about promoting involved parenting, especially by fathers and also writes tech reviews.

Paul Banas is the San Francisco-based publisher of Pregnancy Magazine, as well as editor of GreatDad.com, a parenting resource for fathers. He is married with two children, 12 and 16. He is passionate about promoting involved parenting, especially by fathers and also writes tech reviews.

Epson XP-8500 review The Epson XP-8500 is old school printing at it’s best. It’s a printer, scanner and copier all-in-one that uses their Claria inks for lab-quality photos you can print at home. You probably know already if this is the type of printer you need for your growing family....

We had a chance to take home a Yogibo to test it as a pregnancy pillow, couch and even possible guest bed. First of all, the Yogibo comes from a company that promises a new take on the beanbag chair. It was created by a husband for his wife when she...

Here’s another gadget to address that common pregnancy symptom called “pregnancy brain.” This little box and accompanying app remind you when to take your pills. The twist is that the box communicates via Bluetooth to tell your phone app that you actually went to the box, opened it and took...

This The Netatmo Healthy Home Coach is a baby monitor of a different stripe. It doesn’t actually watch or monitor baby, but monitors baby’s room (or any other room) for sound, humidity, and air quality. The Healthy Home Coach is marketed to all families but has a special value for parents...

If you’ve already had your baby or just contemplating a lot more at-home time after baby arrives, do consider asking for the latest video projector from Epson, the Epson 1450. In our review, we love the easy setup, but mostly the even brighter picture from this small projector. In our...

Okay, Raycop RS2 is a silly name and it doesn’t describe this product very well. But when I saw it at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, I had to learn more. This small handheld vacuum cleaner promises to go where no other vacuums have gone in eliminating household dust, allergens and...

From what I can tell, all pregnant women have it. You may have heard older people refer to it as a “senior moment” and joked about “losing your mind” yourself when you can’t find your keys, but “pregnancy brain” is different. During pregnancy, most women experience moments where the brain...

If the baby isn’t here yet, you are probably still telling yourself that life will go on mostly the same. Of course, by now I’m sure your friends have said to kiss your nights out goodbye. You may be in denial now, but it’s not until you have a baby...

In a bit of positive news, a new study by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) shows fewer dangerous effects for babies and children who contract Zika after they are born. As documented by the CDC, 158 babies, children, and teenagers contracted the disease between January 2015 and July 2016....

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You've just peed on the stick and it's positive. Now what? Most care providers will schedule your first prenatal appointment at the eight-week mark. So, what are you supposed to do in the meantime? We're answering some of the main questions you'll have during this time, especially if this is your first baby.Learn more about…

Most women have been told not to eat anything while in labor, but why? What are the risks to both you and your baby. How do current guidelines vary for vaginal versus cesarean births? Today we'll discuss why most medical providers restrict what you can eat and drink prior to the birth of your baby,…

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